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GP08 GVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,806 mi
Last recorded42,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 40,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 39,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,675 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 37,569 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 11 May 2021 37,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

NSR BRAKE READING VERY LOW

Pass 6 May 2020 36,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/r brake effort low

o/s/f anti roll bar bush splitting

Fail 4 May 2020 36,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/r brake effort low

o/s/f anti roll bar bush splitting

Pass 30 May 2019 35,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on limit! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & cracking & tread worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,961 miles

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 14,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,196 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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GP08 GVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 GVW registered?

GP08 GVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 June 2008.

Is GP08 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 GVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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